Democracy on the Decline: Former National Security Advisor Examines the State of American Democracy

Aidan Gravina • March 23, 2025

It seems strange to imagine a United States where democracy is no longer its rallying cry—a United States where protests against taxation without representation are confined to the history books rather than reenacted in the streets and universities. But according to Philip Gordon, the United States might already be there.

Leary Talks Navigating Inequity and Creating Change

Ella Champagne and Melany Santiago Rivas • October 31, 2023

In a lecture on Oct. 26, Leary spoke of her work in the Obama and Biden administrations to pass initiatives centered around achieving equity in the country. The event was co-sponsored by the Mental Health Counseling Urban Scholars Program, the Donovan Urban Teaching Scholars Program, and the Center for Psychological Humanities and Ethics.

Obama EPA Head Talks Trump Environmental Policy

Scott Baker • October 28, 2018

Gina McCarthy, former head of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) during the Obama administration, came to speak at Boston College on Tuesday in the wake of recent rollbacks by the Trump Administration of many Obama-era EPA policies.

‘West Wingers’ Come to BC to Inspire Young Voters

Jack Miller • October 25, 2018

“A majority of the stories are by women and by people of color—13 of the 18 stories. Contributors also include immigrants, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, Muslim-Americans, and veterans,” said Dan Ponsetto, director of the Volunteer and Service Learning Center.

Fiscal Year 2019 Federal Budget Exceeds Expectations

Cole Dady • April 4, 2018

Various aspects of President Donald Trump's federal budget mimic the budget requests of his Democratic predecessor.

Trump Must Seek Environmental Progress

Ryan Duffy • January 19, 2017

"There’s a fine line to walk between fear-mongering alarmism and dispassionate, levelheaded advocacy. Both sides obscure progress by politicizing the issue and failing to compromise."